Sudocats
- March 14, 2022
- Devcats
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamSudocats is a single-player puzzle game with spectacular visuals and an excellent soundtrack. Players arrange cats in a Sudoku-like grid, making gradual introductions to help them get along. With customizable grids, backgrounds, and difficulty levels ranging from 4x4 to 9x9, Sudocats offers a relaxing, wholesome experience for cat lovers.
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Reviews
- Adorable and relaxing game that combines Sudoku with cute cat icons, making it more approachable for beginners.
- Offers educational content about real-life cats and tips for introducing new cats into a household, promoting adoption.
- Customizable backgrounds and the option to switch between cats and numbers enhance the gameplay experience.
- Some players find it challenging to differentiate between similar-looking cats, especially in larger puzzles.
- Limited number of puzzles may leave experienced Sudoku players wanting more content.
- The soundtrack can become repetitive, and some users wish for more music variety.
- music162 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, enhancing the overall calming atmosphere, which is complemented by the cute cat graphics. However, many users note that the soundtrack is limited to only a few short tracks, leading to repetitiveness over time. While the music fits the game's aesthetic well, some players wish for more variety or the option to play their own tunes.
“The music is nice and calm, enhancing the comfortable relaxed atmosphere.”
“Absolutely adorable and relaxing, good music, cute kitties.”
“It's a cute, simple, and relaxing game with a pleasant piano soundtrack.”
“The main problem I have with this game is the soundtrack is only three short songs and they get repetitive quick.”
“The background music does get repetitive after a while though, I'd recommend finding your own mellow tunes if you tire of them.”
“I did have to turn the music off, though, because I keep it up on my computer to take brain breaks during the work day and the music was starting to get to me.”
- graphics76 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their adorable and cute art style, featuring real rescued cats that enhance the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and the ability to customize backgrounds and grid visuals, making the experience visually appealing and accessible. The combination of charming graphics and soothing music creates a delightful atmosphere, particularly for cat lovers and sudoku enthusiasts alike.
“The sprites and game graphics are adorable, and each of the sprites are based off of real cats!”
“The aesthetic is super cute, and as someone who enjoys sudoku puzzles but is easily frustrated by numbers, having them represented by cats made it much easier to keep track of and solve in my head.”
“Adorable graphics and very soothing music.”
“Though the cat graphics can be confusing at times, the puzzles go from 4x4 to 6x6 to classic 9x9 which helps ease you into using cats instead of numbers, and a number mode does exist if desired.”
“I love the graphics (though the grid options could have had bolder lines to denote the 9-square boxes) and spent many enjoyable hours playing through the levels.”
“Although it seems that the game is short, some levels are quite hard, but you can use hints or change the graphics to numbers (which helped me a lot on level 12 from extras).”
- emotional24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players expressing feelings of cuteness and heartwarming joy, particularly in relation to its themes of cat adoption and care. Many reviewers highlight the game's wholesome message and its ability to evoke strong emotional responses, including tears of joy, making it a beloved choice for cat lovers and fans of feel-good gaming experiences. Overall, the game is celebrated for its simplicity, charm, and the love it conveys.
“✿ The last two extra levels literally made me want to cry.”
“It's heartwarming to see a game developer use their platform to make a positive impact in the world, and I'm happy to support their cause by purchasing this game.”
“There is so much love and wholesomeness ♥”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its straightforward mechanics and effective scaling of difficulty, starting with easy 4x4 grids to teach players the fundamentals. While the aesthetic and cute cat theme enhance the experience, some users find the mechanics clunky and suggest improvements for better interaction recognition. Overall, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable sudoku experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
“So the gameplay is really straightforward, and the way that the puzzles are set up is well done, scaling up properly as you go down the line.”
“Gameplay starts you off really easy with a 4x4 grid and does a great job teaching the fundamentals of how to play.”
“Overall, 12/10, absolutely worth it for a bit of relaxing and fun gameplay.”
“The mechanics are clunky and it's hard to immediately recognize which cats are missing from a section (although the numbers mode fixes this, it kind of defeats the purpose of it being cat sudoku).”
“On top of that, having the game recognize the interaction between numbers placed vs. the notes that are already there would improve the gameplay as well.”
“Sound is purely ambient and not required for gameplay.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around the uplifting theme of perseverance and the unexpected turns life can take, highlighted by the backstories of various street cats. Players can unlock a narrative that explores the relationships between the cats, adding depth to the gameplay. Additionally, the inclusion of daily challenges ensures that the story continues to evolve, providing ongoing engagement even after completing the main storyline.
“You get to have the backstory of each cat, which is also cool and adds another layer to the game.”
“And there was a sort-of story line which you can unlock, which explains about introducing cats to each other.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Even if you beat the game, there is a daily challenge tag that will always give you a new mission, so you'll never run out.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, with many noting that the introduction of a random puzzle mode has significantly enhanced its longevity. With around 4 to 6 hours of initial playtime, users express confidence in returning for more, as the unique solutions ensure a fresh experience each time. Overall, the game is considered a worthwhile investment due to its endless replayability.
“I got about 4 hours of genuine playtime, but these are absolutely replayable, and I'll definitely be coming back to Sudocats in the future.”
“It took me almost 6 hours to finish the game, and I find the Catdokus replayable as there's no way I will recall anything about the solutions.”
“(added 7 Dec 23: random puzzle mode!!! The feature I thought was lacking was introduced a couple of months ago, making the replayability endless.)”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as calming and relaxing, enhanced by soft music and cute aesthetics. Players appreciate the delightful design and the overall sweet ambiance, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a long day.
“It's a nice, calming atmosphere with soft music to relax after a long day.”
“Overall, this is a cute, relaxing, sweet sudoku game with great atmosphere and design that will have you chill for a few hours!”
“The music is nice and calm, enhancing the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has shown significant improvement in stability since its initial release, with users reporting that early glitches have been effectively patched. Currently, players experience a solid performance with no technical issues, and it runs smoothly on Linux.
“Runs great on Linux.”
“Solid game - no glitches, short and sweet + has daily puzzles.”
“It seems like there were a few glitches with the game when it first released, but it's been patched a few times and I didn't have any technical issues or problems solving the puzzles with logic alone.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the sudoku game to be frustrating and tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“However, as a sudoku game, it's unfortunately not the most enjoyable and can be quite frustrating and tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for not being optimized for human cognitive processing, suggesting that its design may not align well with intuitive player expectations or mental models.
“Not optimized for the human brain.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the playful transformation of traditional sudoku numbers into cats, making the experience enjoyable and accessible even for those who typically dislike math. This whimsical approach adds a lighthearted charm that resonates with players, showcasing the game's ability to turn a challenging puzzle into a fun activity.
“It's funny that I never really liked Sudoku in the past and seeing numbers made me dizzy (I hate math), but when the numbers turned into cats, I found it easily solvable and even fun while I was at it... weird but true... cat power for the win!”
